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VoL 10.0 The Oshawa Daily Times 1he Oshawa Dail Daily Reformer fre] oA A A OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. TWENTY-FOUR PAGES FLIES CROYDON 10 AUSTRALIA 15 DAYS DAYS HEAR RADIO FROM LONDON BY AUSTRALIA gram from 20,000 Miles Away ST. PAUL'S ORGAN L. W, Petley, Y. M, C. A, Secretary, Reports Unique Experience To hear over the radio stations in both London, England and Syd- ney, Australia, was the "experience today of L. W. Petley, General Secretary of the Oshawa Y. M, C, A, at his home Kingston Road, East. Mr, Petley has a 5-tube ra- dig set. The program from Sydney, Aus- tralia, was first broadcasted on this continent by station WMAK Buf- falo, the technical arrangements being made by Wellington Hewer, Chief Engineer. The Sydney pro- gram was followed by a program from London, which was relayed by the Sydney station, the total distance being eighteen or twenty thousand miles, Mr, Petley distinctly heard the chimes of Big Ben put on the air station 2LO London, England, and repeated by station 2FC, Sydney, Australia. At eight o'clock this Toring (Oshawa time) the glock in London struck one (this after- noon) corresponding to eleven o'- clock tonight at Sydney, Australia, Mr, Petley also heard distinetly the organ and choir of St. Paul's Ca- thedral, - It was announeed that another |' around-the-world program will be put on tomorrow and Friday morn- "ings by the station, WNAK, Buf- #.2alo beginning at 4 a.m, and again 7.30 to 8 am, MARGIL 15 AGAIN HEAD OF CAUCUS .E., W. Tobin Withdraws in Favor Former Chairman of Council (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Feb, 22--At a caucus of government supporters today, E, W, 'obin, who had been elected chair- man, withdrew in favor of Hon, Charles Marcil, who in turn was el- ected to the chair, Mr, Tobin was elected vice chairman, Mr, Marcil resigned a few days ago in order to have a free hand with his motion respecting the Mexican Consul. This _was later withdrawn and Mr, Marcil resumes the position in party coun- cil which he had previously held for many years, DEBATE ON SPEECH IS RESUMED IN THE LEGISLATURE (By Canadian' Press) Toronto, Feb, 22,--Yesterday in the Legislature--The first reading was given to the bill to amend the Municipal Act, . Attorney General Price made a statement respecting the eadjournment of the inquest into the deaths at Hollinzer Mine fire, The debate on the address in Feply to the speech from the throne E. Blake Siller, (Lib. 'East Elgin), R, G. Sandy, (Prog. 'Victoria South), T. L. Kennedy, (Cons, Peel), Dr. G. A. McQuibban, (Lib. N. E. Wellington) €. Gardin- or, (Prog, East Kent) and L. Macauley, (Cons. South York) spoke. i) re: - ---- 1 Federal contributions to the provin- ces for unemployment relief is -an- nounced in a letter from Premier King to Premier Bracken of Mani- toba dated February 20. The Prime Minister in part states that the policy of the government as set out at the Dominion Provincial Con- ference was "that such assistance as had been given from the Federal treasury had justification as a war time measure to meet conditions . (By Canadian Ottawa, Feb. 22--Withdrawal of Withdraw Federal Aid To the Provinces For Unemployment Relief Press. arising out of the war and the re- establishment of returned men in civil life." Mr, King continues: "It was stated at the conference that justification for Federal assistance in the matter of unemployment on this ground no longer exists. In our opinion other circumstances have not arisen which at the present time justify contributions from the Fed- eral treasury to either the provinces or municipalities as assistance in dealing with the problem of unem- ployment." FATHER AND FOUR CHILDREN PERISH IN PITTSBURG FIRE (By Associated Press) Pittsburg, Feb, 28.--A fath- er and four children were burned to death when a fire destroyed a two-storey house here early today, Ten other persons were rescued from the building, $50,000 FIRE IN TORONTO BLOCK Sweeps Nichols Building -- Large Quantity of Knitted Goods Destroyed (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb, 22.--Fire of un. determined origin starting on the second floor of the Nichols build. ing, King strect west, today re- sults in a loss of fifty thousand dollars, A large quantity of knit: ted goods on the premises of the Dainty Knit Limited were de- stroyed before the fire was plac- ed under control. Other firms in g suffered from water e to stocks, No ope was in the building when the fire broke out, B.B.C. LADIES LOSE TO AURA LEE 7 TO 0 The Bishop Bethune Ladies' Col- lege hockey team met the strong Aura Lee team at the rink last even- ing just before the City League games, and on the short end of a 7-0 score. Aura Lee however have gathered together one of the strong- est ladies' teams in Ontario, and are playing off with St. Pats, also a Toronto team for the senior ladies championship tonight. SETS RECORD FOR SMALL PLANES Titusville, Fla,, Feb, 22. Harry Brooks, pilot, and his diminutive plane, without Doris McDonald, Condemned to | Death, Has No Living Parents Chicago, Feb, 22.--Doris MacDonald, under sen- tence for the murder of a taxi 'driver, is a daughter of Mrs. Michael Greco, of this city. The mother's attormey, James O'Brien, said today. Woks pa adopted as a child b Pal- mer family; he said, the motin- er at that time being married to Lee Snyder. The attorney's st ement was in reply to one de in Ottawa, Ont., by the ris covesel that she had no I 'ag rv rents, Ottawa, Teb. 22.--The Journal c= its news page says today: "Con- t "rv to previous reports, Doris MarNonzald. who with her husband, | MaeDonald is dying of copsump- | counsel, present is in a wery | 2m adjournment, and the hearing of un MacDonald, is under ren- tence of death for the murder of Adelard Bouchard, has mo living parents. This statement was made to the Journal early this morning by J. A. Legault, K.C., of Montreal, counsel for the condemned couple, who arrived last night to inter. cede with Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Justice in an effort te obtain a reprieve. Mr. Legault denied that Mrs. Snyder, of Chicago, Ills., is the girl's mother. "Their execution .has been set for March 23, and Mr. Legauit advised the Journal that should he make ap appeal he would not do so before Mareh 15, im order to ain as much time as possible. "According to Mr. Legault, Doris tion 'and at Maj. Gen. MacBrien May Become the Next Chief + of Police in Toronto 1 Chief Dickson, Who Has Re- signed, Suggests Former Chief of Staff as His Suc- cessor at Meeting of the Police Commission (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb, 23.--Major Gen- era J, H, MacBrien may be Toron- to's next Chief of Poice, The po- ice commission considering the re- signation of Chief Samuel Dickson, who wants a rest mentioned the name of the former Chief of the Canadian General Staff and today Major General McBrien conferred with Judge Emerson Coatsworth, one of the commissioners. After the conference Judge Coatsworth said the matter had heen discussed but that was all he could say at present, While official news is lacking in connection with the appointment or otherwise of Major General Mac- Brien, the Evening Telegram says this afternoon that it is understood he is considering the matter, It is suggested that, in view of his achive advocacy of aviation devel- opment he may he reluctant to un- dertake the post, if it is offered. Major General MacBrien is not yet 50 years of age and has had police experience. He served with the Royal Capadian Mounted Po- lice and was for several years in the South African Constabulary. The Board of Police Commission- ers will meet again tomorrow. ASK BRIDGE OVER OTTAWA RIVER A Hawkesbury Deputation Suggests Ontario and Que- bec Co-operate (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb, 22.--Asking con- struction of an inter-provincial bridge between Hawkesbury, On- tario, and Grenville, Que., over the Ottawa River a deputation headed by the Mayor and Reeve of Hawkesbury were introduced to Premier Ferguson today by Edmond Proulx, member of the Legislature for Prescott. They pointed out that the Dominion Government wanted the two provinces to co-operate in build- ing the bridge and to arrange for its construction. The Premier promised he would confer with Quebec authorities and the Do- minion Government in the matter; LIQUOR LADEN VESSELS IN RACE AGAINST TIME (By Canadian Press) Vancouver, B.C, Feb. 22--With a prize of $2,500,000 at stake, two lin- ers are dashing for the port of Vancouver at full speed. The motor ship Pacific Reliance and steamer MoordYck are competing against the time limit, February 29, set by the Canadian Government for importa- tions of liquor to private bond jn British Columbia. Unless this liquor is unloaded and warehoused here one week from today, the consignees will face a problem in disposing of it. Tt is believed the steamers will win the race, unless the fog sets them back. LIQUOR CASE ADJOURNED Steve Vage and Joe Toryak ap- peared in oplice court this morn- ing in answer to 2a summons which charged, that they had Ji- quor without a permit. Their Louis Hymanp, asked for eritical condition' in the Women's ithe case was asked for Monday, Feb- Jail at Montreal. Tuary 27. PROMINENT C. P. R. MAN DIES SUDDENLY (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Feb, 22, = C. E, B. Ussher, General Passenger Traf- fic Manager of Canadian Pacific Raflways, died suddenly at his residence. in Westmount, Que.,, yp morning. He was 71 years of age. OPPOSED 10 8 PER CENT. CREAM The Milk Producers Object Through Counsel to Legislature (By Canadian Press) Opposition of the Ontario Milk Producers' Association to the sell- ing of eight percent or cereal cream, or 'cereal treat" in Ontar- io, particularly in Hamilton, Ot- tawa and Toronto, was voiced be- fore the Agricultural Committee of the Ontario Legislature today when the Commission eonvened for the first time, While representatives of Pro- ducers were firm in their stand that eight percent cream was a substitute for table cream and would reduce the sale of cream in Ontario, counsel for certain dairies contended that the ea'n of cereal cream increased sales both of milk and cream, The committee finally decided to con- tinue discussion on Friday, TORONTO WN Noon Arnold Bros, Asbestos ,, Bell Tel, ,,, Brazilian ,.., Br, Amer, O11 , B. C, Fish ,, tre ees see meee ser were 'Brompton ,, Carlings,, ,, Can, Bread ,,,, Brompton ., .., ,,.60% Canada Malting ,,,,.34% Christie Brown ,,, ,,,117 CIty Datry +.v sev 24:47 Cons. Smelters ,, ,,, Hiram Walker ,, ,,.67% Imperial Tobaceo ,, , Imperial Oil ,,,. Interna, Pete, Loblaw ,, .e Massey-Harris , Seagram ,, Shredded Wheat, Mines , 340 2 sete ners = Amulet Abana Argonaut ,,,,,., AMY ovr rrvre Barry Hollinger , Bathurst »sesvesre Bedford ,, Beaver ,,. Bidgood ,,..,, Cen, Manitoba SAG TY Bid Chaput Hughes ,. 9 Bid Coast Copper .., 29 Dome ,,,,,,,s,.1200 Bid Howey .,,,s0ss 1144 Hollinger ,,,,,+,1700 Hudson Bay ,,,,1730 Jackson Manion , 67 Kirkland Lake ,,,, 159 Keeley ...,,,,....b8 Ask Kootenay Firnce. 33 Laval-Quebeec ,,. 21 Lebel Ore ,.,,+s 382 Macassg .,,ss000 88 McDougall ,,,,,, 49 Bid McIntyre ,,..»»,2600 Bid Malartic »,,00000 74% Millerest ,,..s»» 8% Min, Corpn, ,,.., 866 Nipissing ,,...,, 470 Noranda ,,..,.s».1795 Pioneer ,,,sssss B7 Pend Oreille ,,.1690 15% Bid , 272 14 80% 115 1706 1750 68 160 34 20% 33 39 76 9 870 4475 1800 11] 170 276 14% kK, 2395 730 850 805 2740 Bid 455 447 'e 88 Asi Sudbury Basin 2376 Sherritt Gordon 725 Teck Hughes rrrh 845 Tough Oskes ,,, 68 Bld Towagamac ..»», 301 Treadwell ¥ ,,,..2670 Vipond ,,.,.»ss 48 Wright Hergraves 450 Wiltsey Coghlan 46 WEATHER Southerly Winds, Tailder with snow to rain tomight and op Thursday. W. H, MOORE Head of the Federal Tariff Board and defeated Liberal candidate in this constituency, who today took out a membership and made a substantial contribu- tion to the Activities Fund in connection with Chamber of Commerce campaign, W. H. MOORE HELPS COMMERCE BOARD BECOMES MEMBER Makes Contribution and Gives Movement Strong Endorsation W. H. Moore, head of the Cana- dian Tariff Board and defeated Liberal candidate in this con- stituency in the last election today voiced his endorsation of the or- ganization of a Chamber of Com- merce in Oshawa, and made a sub- stantial contribution to the Activi- ties Fund which is being created to finance the mammoth member- ship drive. The announcement was made to The Oshawa Daily Time. by Mr. G, D, Conant who is in Ottawa to- day as a member of the deputation waiting on the Hon, J, C. Elliott in connection with the completion of Oshawa Harbor, Mr. Conant's telegram read as follows: "W. H., Moore strongly endorses Chamber of Commerce, takes mem- bership and makes nice contribu- tion to the. Activities Fund." DAUGHTERS ENGLAND HOLD WHIST DRIVE On Tuesday evening at the 8S. 0. E. hall the Daughters of Eng- land held a most successful Whist Drive, with 'the committee under thee convenorship of Mrs. G. Cor- don. The games at the sixteen tables were all keenly contested and the ladies' first prize, a pair of bath towels was won by Mrs. Davies. Mrs, Simpson was awarded the second prize, a hand worked buffet scarf, donated by Mrs, Judd, The third prize, a half-dozen cups and saucers was given to Mrs. Brown, 'The gentlemen's first prize, a shirt, was captured by Mr. Hammer, Mr, Diamond, was made the recipient of an umbrella, the second prize and the third prize, two pairs of sox, went to Mr, Cor- don, The special' prize was a serv- ing tray and was given to Mr. J. Holmes. ST. ANDREW'S LADIES' AID SOCIETY MEETS The 8: Andrew's Ladies Aid So- clety was presided over by Mrs. F. McLaughlin in the absence of the president, Mrs. P. Wannan, when the meeting was held in the Sun- day School room yesterday after- noon, The meeting was opened with the usual exercises and the Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Cowan. Arrangements were made for a tea to be held in the Sunday School rooms on the 9th of March. Then the meeting was closed with the singing of hymn 521. Plans Atlantic Fli to Test Gasoline Turbine Motor (By Associated Press) Chicago, Feb, 22.~--Assured thet three mations, including Capada, will grant him patents wo Bodhi va Bagh plane motor, B. E. Lasley, en- gineer of Libertyville, Ms., suburb, went forward today with plans to test his inyention on a trans-Atlantic flight. Hinkler Establishes Five New Air Records; Lands at Performs Most Remarkable Feat of Flying Skill Ever Accomplished -- Fastest Flight and Longest for Light Planes, Also Long. est Solo Flight in Any Kind of Plane FIRST NON-STOP LONDON TO ROME It Was Also Fastest Journey Between England and In. dia--Purpose Was to Test Undercarriage -- Plane is Fitted With Folding Wings So It Can Be Housed in a Garage (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) London, Feb, 22,--Bert Hinkler, Australian aviator who arrived in Australia today, 18 acclaimed in London as having performed one of the most remarkable feats of flying skill and endurance that has yet been accomplished. Claims are made that the fifteen- day flight established five new air records, being the fastest flight between England and Australia, the longest light plane flight ever made; longest solo flight in any kind of an aeroplane, the fastest journey between England and In- dia, and the first non-stop ght between London and Rome, It developed today that Hinkler was poorer by about ten thousand dollars than he would have been if. he had completed arrangements for the poliey with Lloyd's which he previously was stated to have taken out, Underwriters sald that Hinkler had arranged for a policy of about ten thousand dollars sterling against reaching Australia within sixteen days, but for some reason left without completing negotiations, Took Fifteen Days Porgy Darwin, Australia, Feb, 22, --Bert Hinkler, British flier, ar- rived here toilay from Bima, Sun- gawa, completiosg the flight frou England in fitteen days, Hinkler in landing today also bettered by thirieem days the roe- ord for the flighy to Australia from London established by Srith brothers in 1912 when they cover- ed the distance in 28 days. Making the flight alone, Hinkiur came from England with clocklike regularity, stopping suecenssivuly at Rome, Maia, Denzazi, Cirencia, Torbruk, Triveli, Ramleh, I'ale- stine; Basra, Jrak; Jask, Persia: Karachia, India; Calcutta, India; Rangoon, Burma; sSiugapore, Ban- dong, Java and Bima, The most dapgerous stretch was about one thousand miles over from Bima to Porg Darwin. To fulfill hig program, Hinkler has to rea:n Bundaberg, Quesns- land, his native place, about suyen- teen hundred miles from Port Darwin. Tests Undercamisge London, Feb, 22.---The Daily Mail today sald that the real ob- ject of Bert Hinkler's flight to Australia was to test new under- carriage. This Brit's; flier invent- ed himself and to it he attributed his success in the presént flight. The plane he mses is fitted with folding wings and the undercar- riage which swings back when the wings are folded, enabling the flier to house the machine in the gar- age and making it easy for one man to handle, Hinkler sent a message to Lon- don saying he never had the least sssistance in moving the machine since he started, . MURDER CHARGE WILL BE LAID The Count Against Walter Percival Will Be Amended (By Capadian Press) Brockville, Feb. 22.--As a re- sult of the finding of the corom- ers jury, sitting in Kemptyille terday, that Frank Augur hal: a result of a shooting by Walter Percival, 75-year-old neighbor now in the county jail here, the charge against Percival will be changed to murder and he will be arraigned for hearing on that charge-early next week. Timor Sea |$560 Port Darwin ® 1,700 COMMUNISTS ARE EXECUTED BY CANTON TROOPS (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) FINE CARNIVAL HELD BY NORTH SIMCOE SCHOOL Was Most Successful Ever Held By Home and School Club The most successful carnival that the Home and School Club has ever had was held last eve- ning on the North Simcoe rink, The weather conditions were ideal and the ice was perfect. The scene was very colorful as the skaters glided over the surface in their pie- turesque costumes, to the very ex- cellent music rendered hy seven players from the Ontario Regiment band. The judge, Mayor Pres- E, O'Neill had a very difeult task in deciding the prize winners, but those finally decided on were, for the girls under twelve, fancy cos- tume, Joan Schofield; boys under twelve, Kenneth Johnson; girls un- der twelve, comic costume, Marion Gowdy; boys under twelve, comie costume, Bobby Germond; girls un- der sixteen, comic costume, Isobel McIntyre; boys under 16 ,com, cos- tume, Roy Coad; boys under 16, fancy cos., Albert Brault; girls over sixteen, fancy costume, Evelyn Burke; boys over sixteen, fancy costume, Jack Cartor. The prize for the best dresscd couple went to Mr. Herb Smith and Miss Margaret Watson, The ladles of the club were kept busy during the evening supplying the skaters with the ever popular hot dogs and coffee. The rink com- mittee composed of the president, Mrs. H, Smith; Mrs. C. Spilsted, convener; Mrs. Walker, Mrs, H. Baldwin, Mrs. H. Rae, and Mrs. I. BE. Gilleft takes this opportunity to thank the friends of the elub who kindly donated prizes and helped to make the carnival a success. The proceeds of the evening after all expenses were paid amounted to THE PAS MUSHER CAPTURES DERBY Emile St. Goddard's Time is 3.39.07 in 41.Mile Run (By Canadian Press) Quebec, Feb. 22.--Emile St. God- dard, musher of The Pas, Man., won the annual international dog derby here today by defeating Leonhar: Seppala in fhe third day's heat, minutes seconds, St. % aud 5 time for today's 41 mile run was 3,3907 while Seppala was second in 341,40 and Earl Bryd- ges, the Pas man, third in 3,4205, The total time for the races for the three days was: THIRD ROUND OF BONSPIEL IS COMPLETED Many Rinks Have Chaney to Capture Aggregate Championship WEAKER RINKS OUT Paes Osliaws. Rink is Nosed Out By 15 to 14 Score (By Canadian Press) : Toronto, Feb. 22--The third round in three events of tha Toronto bons spiel was contested by curling rinks today, the third day of the piel Fow rinks have come through a fixtures undefeated and @ great mny more have a chance to capture the aggregate championship, Undefeated rinks prior to today's play were Mea+ ford, skipped by W, ram; G, O Cameron's Barrie gink and rink from Toronto Granite sad Victoris Clubs, Weaker rinks were weeded out in the third rounds today of the Nort) American Life, Seibesling spd Wrige ley events and the in the running for the G and Royal York Trophy nd by considerably narrowed down by tm night, North American Life Trophy Third round play is as follows: At Granite Sub , Owen Sound 13 A H. Smith , { Skip Shelburne 11 A, Matthews , { Lindsay F, J. Carew , 12 Skip Pp Barrie Newmarket Uninille Tbe A, M, Davison 8 og pf ait I Midland At A, A, Hudson 18 W, k Knight fi! | At Toronto Club Bala Tor, Oakwood Skip Ski At Lakeview Club, , Granites Skip Skip Shelburne Belleville Skip At Oakwood Chub Oshawa Toronto. Vics Wi id Trophy Third R P) rigley Trop! ird Rounn At Crane Club, > V. Reive ,90s0 8 J'dge O'Connor Hl Skip 136 Skip Skip At High Park Flingwood Meaford Jas, Peacock , G, 0 i 14 J, Broughton, u Skip Skip Skip W.G. McDivitt 11 H, Graham ww ij undas Tor. The Stock , 19 Jas. Mitchell , § R. W, Briett ,, 9 R, J. Wray St | C. H, TS otk 14 Bev, Cranston i «Churchill Cobour; Dry J. right I Rae 100» 3 WW, Jiligram, u" Skip Skip Sarnia Col. Mackenzie 10 IL Re Soloman [ Skip At Lakeview Tor, High Park Midland J EB. Abwor +» 8 H Kellar ,.,, Ski At Oakwood Club Orillia Agincourt Dr. J. N, Harvie, skip, won by des fault from Kennedy, skip, nil. Cobourg &t. E. Macnachton 11 F. Sutherland 13 Skip Skip - " CITY FOUR" COMING ~ TO OSHAWA WINTER GARDEN The colored folk, or at least the four of them that comprise the "Smoky City Four" are on t the entertainment bill in the ; awa Winter Gardens Thursday eves 1--St, Goddard, (A 1. rT 11, 28, 25 ( disputes between Canada and the United States. Expressing satisfac- tion that more has beep heard con- cerning prevemtive measures at the PReasnt session of the commitiee, the Canadian delegate said that it tively advanced by disarmament than by increased pledges of armed resistance. Canada Favors on Boards of Conciliation By Canadian Press) Geneva, Feb. 22. --Canads fi¢ strongly in favor of permanent kin, League security co cited the success of t mission now existing